Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Supported over Graphene-like Material Composite as a Catalyst for Hydrogen Evolution

The need for an alternative energy source that is both clean and abundant has led to research into a hydrogen economy. Hydrogen gas can be produced slowly via the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride (NaBH4). A catalyst used speed up rate at which produced, however many catalysts involve relatively expensive materials like precious metals. This study explores novel copper nanoparticle supported on graphene-like material composite as NaBH4. was characterized powdered X-ray diffraction (P-XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscope (TEM), Energy Dispersive (EDS). P-XRD confirmed crystallinity structures (GLM) nanoparticles over (CuGLM). spectra indicated (110), (111), (200) lattice planes nanoparticles. In FTIR analysis, shifted sharpening functional group peaks were observed when by GLM template. TEM result had size approximately 10 nm. (CuGLM) tested under different doses NaBH4, solution pH, reaction temperatures. Temperature data determine activation 46.8 kJ mol−1, competitive compared similar catalysts. catalyzed generated highest volume pH 8 (51 mL), 303 K (32 1225 μmol NaBH4 (37 mL). found able multiple times in succession without any significant loss generated. exciting option sustainable generation fuel source.